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FORE the Good of the GameKathy Guadagnino (Baker) - Part 3 (Life After Golf)In the final installment of our three-part conversation with 1985 U.S. Women’s Open champion Kathy Guadagnino (Baker), we explore life beyond the ropes as Kathy reflects on the transition from professional golf to a new season of purpose, faith, and service. With her signature warmth and humility, Kathy takes us on a journey through her years playing in Japan—including typhoon-tossed flights, memorable karaoke bus rides, and questionable culinary adventures with Laura Davies.She candidly shares the internal shift that came with motherhood, faith, and recognizing that golf was no longer her top priority. From her fina...2025-05-0828 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Guadagnino (Baker) - Part 2 (The 1985 Women's U.S. Open)In this second installment of our three-part conversation with 1985 U.S. Women’s Open champion Kathy Guadagnino (Baker), we journey deep into the most defining moment of her golf career—and the faith that carried her through it.Kathy recounts the pivotal decision to pursue professional golf, guided by a strong spiritual calling and a leap of faith at LPGA Q-School. Listeners will be drawn into the tension and triumph of that qualifying experience, where she tied for low honors alongside Juli Inkster. Her vivid storytelling brings to life the unique pressures of playing for your future, and...2025-05-0845 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Guadagnino (Baker) - Part 1 (The Early Years)In this first episode of our three-part conversation with 1985 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Kathy Guadagnino (Baker), we tee off with a delightful surprise—singing happy birthday to Kathy on the very day of our interview. What follows is a heartfelt and revealing look at the early chapters of a champion’s life.Born in Albany, New York, Kathy reflects on her childhood split between upstate New York and Florida, where her father’s love of golf first planted the seeds of her future in the game. She shares colorful memories of backyard putting contests, nickel wagers t...2025-05-0847 min
FORE the Good of the GameJoAnne Carner - Part 2 (Winning the 1971 & 1976 Women's U.S. Opens)World Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner looks back on her early years on Tour including several of her 43 LPGA titles including the 1969 Burdine's Invitational that she won as an amateur. Professional success came quickly in her first year on Tour in 1970 and then validation came with a wire-to-wire win at the 1971 Women's U.S. Open at Kahkwa Club over the great Kathy Whitworth where JoAnne became the first player to win three different USGA championships. Fourteen wins later she cashes in at the 1976 U.S. Women's Open at Rolling Green CC and prevails for her eighth USGA...2025-01-3036 min
FORE the Good of the GameBetsy King - Part 3 (1992 LPGA, 1997 Dinah Shore and the Solheim Cup)Winner of 34 LPGA Tour events, Betsy King reflects back on her final two major championships and her last several wins on tour. Betsy remembers the easy walk up the 18th fairway of her 11-shot victory at the 1992 LPGA Championship, at the time setting several records including largest winning margin, lowest raw score and lowest score to par in a major with each round in the 60’s. Alongside, feel the intense pressure of clinching her 30th tournament to secure a coveted spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame and how the 1995 ShopRite LPGA Classic victory was pivotal in this journey.2025-01-2835 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Whitworth - Part 3 (The Later Majors and Career)The all-time leader in U.S. Tour wins with 88 LPGA victories, Kathy Whitworth takes us down the home stretch of her career from the 1970's forward beginning with her win in the 1971 LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley CC. Her sixth and final major win came at the 1975 LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge Golf Course. In 1981 she was the first woman to pass the $1M mark in career earnings and in 1982 she tied and then beat Mickey Wright's record of 82 wins. Kathy fondly recalls her experience as the Captain of the inaugural Solheim Cup Team in 1990 and looks back on m...2025-01-2445 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Whitworth - Part 2 (The Early Majors and the 1960's)Kathy Whitworth, World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of six major championships, looks back on her early years on tour in the 1960's, a decade that featured 56 of her 88 LPGA victories and four majors. Kathy fondly recalls winning the final two regular editions of the Titleholders event held at Augusta C.C. and the last Western Open after which, in 1968, there were only two majors to compete for over the next nine years. Listen in as she talks about playing in her first major, the other great players of that era, Olympian-turned golfer Althea Gibson, her love o...2025-01-2445 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Whitworth - Part 1 (The Early Years and LPGA History)World Golf Hall of Fame member and the winningest player on any Tour ever, Kathy Whitworth, begins her remarkable story by sharing how she came to the game of golf at age 15 using her grandfather's clubs and how the local pro, Texas Golf HOF member Hardy Loudermilk, provided early guidance before sending her off to Austin, Texas to see the renowned teacher, Harry Penick. These two men shaped the game of Kathy, who turned professional in 1958 and joined the fledging LPGA Tour the following year. She recalls the tough times she endured before finally cashing a check at the...2025-01-2448 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy Lopez - Part 4 (The 1985 LPGA Championship and Rest of Career)Nancy Lopez was referred to by Kathy Whitworth as the Arnold Palmer of the LPGA Tour and for good reason. Winning 17 times in her first two years on tour, Nancy quickly became the face and the darling of the LPGA. Hear how she balanced life on tour with being a 3-time mother to lovely daughters, traveling with them from stop to stop before daycare was even available on tour. Nancy looks back on her 185 win at the LPGA Championship and talks about finding motivation and recognizing when her competitive flame was extinguished. Nancy Lopez concludes her remarkable life story, “FO...2025-01-2032 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy Lopez - Part 3 (The 1978 and 1989 LPGA Championships and The Solheim Cup)3-time major championship winner, Nancy Lopez remembers the challenges of traveling on the tour in those first few years as a professional. Nancy recounts how she relished competing against the likes of JoAnne Carner, Judy Rankin and others. Listen in as she recalls two of her wins in the LPGA Championship, her first in 1978 and her last in 1989. Nancy was proud to play on the first Solheim Cup team in 1990 with Kathy Whitworth as Captain and feels her favorite golfing memory was being a Captain herself for the U.S. side in 2005. Nancy Lopez continues her fascinating life story, “FO...2025-01-2030 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Cornelius - Part 3 (The Later Years)Major champion Kathy Cornelius relives her later LPGA Tour victories including her last, the 1973 Sealy-Faberge Classic at the Desert Inn where she won in a playoff with Judy Rankin and took home the first prize of $25,000 and a new automobile, the richest prize ever on tour to that point. Kathy talks about life on the road with two kids traveling from town to town with many of her tour friends. She remembers her decision to retire from competition and looks back on her life post-golf. Kathy Cornelius wraps up her life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."2025-01-1431 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Cornelius - Part 2 (The 1956 Women's U.S. Open)Kathy Cornelius recalls turning professional in 1953 with encouragement from her golf professional husband Bill, joining the LPGA Tour in 1956, just after its formation in 1950. Kathy recounts her early wins including her first in the 1956 St. Petersburg Open where she bested the LPGA's previous 72-hole scoring record by 6 shots! Her most significant victory however came at the 1956 Women's U.S. Open on a Donald Ross course in MN where she bested the young amateur, Barbara McIntire, in an 18-hole playoff winning the $1,500 first prize. Kathy Cornelius continues her life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce...2025-01-1434 min
FORE the Good of the GameKathy Cornelius - Part 1 (The Early Years)Winner of the 1956 Women's U.S. Open, Kathy Cornelius takes us back to her childhood days where she had her first golf lesson at age 13. She recalls traveling by auto, with her mother, from FL to NY to compete in the 1950 U.S. Girls Junior Championship won by Marlene Bauer Hagge. Thirty-one years later it was her daughter Kay who would prevail in this event making them the only mother-daughter pair to win USGA championships. Listen in as she reflects on her friendship with Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Kathy Cornelius begins her life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."2025-01-1434 min
FORE the Good of the GameJuli Inkster - Part 2 (The First Five Majors)Imagine stepping onto the green with the hopes and dreams of a rookie golfer, only to find yourself winning two majors in your inaugural season. That's the exhilarating journey Juli Inkster, our esteemed guest and 7-time major championship winner, lets us accompany her on, as we stroll down memory lane to the golden years of golf. We delve into the ups and downs, the victories, and the impactful moments of the 1983 and 1984 LPGA Tour. We touch upon the important role of corporate sponsors like Colgate-Palmolive, and the pivotal influence of Yoko Okamoto on the Asian golfing scene....2025-01-1240 min
FORE the Good of the GameJuli Inkster - Part 1 (The Early Years and First LPGA Win)Step onto the green with us as we traverse the golfing career of World Golf Hall of Fame member Juli Inkster. Growing up in the picturesque Santa Cruz, CA, she was a part of a sports-loving family that sparked her own passion for golf. A concession stand job at Pasatiempo GC at the ripe age of 15 took her down a path that would eventually lead to a stellar career in the sport. Join us as we follow her journey from her high school golf team to qualifying for the U.S. Open and becoming a 3-time All-American at San...2025-01-1236 min
FORE the Good of the GamePatty Sheehan - Part 4 (3 More Majors and The Solheim Cup)Patty Sheehan recounts the last few of her 41 professional wins which included the 1992 British Open, the 1993 LPGA Championship, the 1994 U.S. Open (with some encouraging words from 3-time winner Hollis Stacy) and the 1996 Nabisco Dinah Shore. Patty fondly recalls playing for Captain Kathy Whitworth in the inaugural Solheim Cup at Lake Nona and being named Captain of the U.S. side twice. She amassed a trophy case full of awards and honors, including the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame, over an incredible 20+ year career. Patty Sheehan concludes her life story, “FORE the Good of the Game.”Gi...2024-11-0340 min
FORE the Good of the GameBeth Daniel - Part 2 (The 1990 LPGA Championship)Winner of 33 LPGA tournaments, Beth Daniel recalls what life was like traveling the country as a tour rookie. Beth recounts her first wins, first in Japan and then in the U.S. at the 1979 Patty Berg Classic. She shares her experiences with some of the early greats in the game like Kathy Whitworth, Judy Rankin and others. Beth talks about her first bout of the yips, what she did to overcome this and the “Zone” she was in winning 11 events over a span of 13 months in 1989 & 1990. She won her only major at the 1990 LPGA Championship by 1 shot over Rosie Jone...2024-11-0145 min
FORE the Good of the GameDonna Caponi - Part 1 (The Early Years and 1969 U.S. Women's Open)World Golf Hall of Fame member Donna Caponi grew up in Southern California and learned the game from her father, a club professional at DeBell Golf Club where Donna received her first set of new clubs at age 8. She developed her game quickly and knew, by age 15, that she wanted to be a professional golfer. With no high school team to compete on and no plan to attend college, Donna turned pro at age 19 in 1965. She reminisces with Bruce about life on the road back in the 60's running with the likes of Marlene Hagge, Susie Berning and her...2024-09-3038 min
FORE the Good of the GameMarlene Streit - Part 2 (The 1956 Women's U.S. Amateur)In this second part of our captivating interview with the legendary Canadian amateur golfer, Marlene Streit, we delve even deeper into the remarkable journey of a golfing icon. Join us as we continue to trace Marlene's extraordinary career from the late 1950's to the late 1960's.The episode kicks off with a look back at Marlene's numerous victories, showcasing her unwavering commitment to the game and her dedication to achieving excellence. We explore her experiences competing in international tournaments, including her memorable trip to the Old Course at St. Andrews as part of the Commonwealth team—an un...2024-09-2632 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandra Post - Part 3 (The Later Years)One of Canada's finest golfers, Sandra Post recounts her final few years on the LPGA Tour by describing the transformational impact that David Foster and the Colgate-Palmolive Company had on women's golf in the 1970's and 1980's. Their sponsorship brought more fans and opportunities. Sandra's thoughts constantly return to the advice her airplane seat mate, Kathy Whitworth gave her once about what it takes to win. She remembers the kindness of her fellow players when it came to advice and counsel about golf and life. Marlene Hagge, Judy Rankin, Bob Rosburg were among others who helped along the way...2024-09-2234 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandra Post - Part 2 (The 1968 LPGA Championship)Major Championship winner Sandra Post started her professional career in style as the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour. Her inaugural win was the 1968 LPGA Championship in a playoff over Kathy Whitworth. Her play that year earned her Rookie of the Year honors. Listen in as Sandra describes traveling the U.S. with her roommate Renee Powell and hear about the hardships Renee and Althea Gibson endured on Tour. She found winning to be difficult in those early years but still managed 8 wins and 20 second-place finishes on tour. Sandra recounts her two wins in the Dinah Shore...2024-09-2240 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandra Post - Part 1 (The Early Years)Winner of the 1968 LPGA Championship, Sandra Post takes us back to her first encounter with women golfers, a detour on a baseball spring training trip in Florida with her father, at age 5. Sandra befriended LPGA Founder Marilyn Smith at that event in 1953, met Babe Zaharias three years later and played in an exhibition with the great Kathy Whitworth. She won virtually everything in Canada as a junior golfer and reflects on the Canadian golf greats that preceded and followed her career. Sandra Post shares her earliest memories of golf as a young lady growing up in Canada, "FORE the...2024-09-2232 min
FORE the Good of the GameJerilyn Britz - Part 1 (The Early Years)What does it take to turn pro in golf at the age of 31? Major Championship winner Jerilyn Britz, our remarkable guest this episode, shares her compelling journey from her first introduction to golf - hunting for balls in a cornfield with her dad and brother - to becoming a professional golfer. She didn't have the background most pros had; she was self-taught, inspired by Patty Berg, and learned the game from her boss and golf magazines. Her story is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance.Diving further into her journey, Jerilyn shares her experiences...2024-09-1840 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandra Palmer - Part 1 (The Early Years)Our inspiring conversation with Sandra Palmer, a 2024 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, traces her journey from her humble beginnings in Fort Worth and Maine to her crowning as an iconic figure in the world of golf. A testament to her grit and determination, Sandra shared how she discovered her passion for golf at age 13 and how the sport served as a sanctuary during her turbulent childhood. Not your ordinary caddy, her knack for never losing a ball made her a favorite among gamblers, paving her way towards her first set of golf clubs and an unforgettable p...2024-09-1435 min
FORE the Good of the GameBrandie Burton - Part 3 (The Solheim Cup)We conclude our 3-part interview with 5-time LPGA victor and 2000 Heather Farr Player Award winner Brandie Burton as she recounts the toll the game took on her body and her decision to wind down her competitive career in 2009. We look back on her play in the major championships and the joy she found in team competition as a 5-time participant in the Solheim Cup. She was privileged to play for Captain Kathy Whitworth in the second-ever Solheim Cup and enjoyed her pairings with Dottie Pepper in team play. Brandie brings us up to date with her passion for coaching...2024-09-0431 min
FORE the Good of the GameJane Blalock - Part 2 (The Early Wins)In this captivating second episode of our four-part interview series with Jane Blalock, you're in for a special treat as we dive deep into the legendary golfer's incredible career and experiences on and off the course. Co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin lead the conversation, discussing everything from Jane's earliest days on the LPGA Tour to the electrifying tournaments that made her a household name.Jane shares the stage with some of the greatest names in women's golf—Louise Suggs, Patty Berg, Marilyn Smith, and Kathy Whitworth, to name just a few—and reveals how she found her...2024-08-0932 min
Firing Line with Margaret HooverTwo conservatives debate the impact of Trump 2.0In a special Firing Line forum recorded before a student audience at Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover talks to conservatives Amanda Carpenter and Mike Gonzalez about the potential ramifications of another Donald Trump presidency.
Carpenter, a writer and editor for Protect Democracy, believes a second Trump term would be far more damaging than the first, citing the former president’s threats to punish his enemies and promises to reward his allies. She warns the institutional guardrails that constrained him in the past would be weakened or eliminated in a new administration.
Gonzalez, who contributed to the He...2024-03-1657 min
GlobalsessionsThe Globalsessions with Paul Rudd - Episode 95This weeks 'Track Of The Week' goes to Sia & Kylie Minogue with Dance Alone
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FORE the Good of the GameKathy Whitworth - Audio Test SHORT TRACKWorld Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of 88 LPGA Tour events, Kathy Whitworth and co-host Mike Gonzalez talk about Kathy's upcoming interview in this rare audio from their test call. Kathy was our first women guest on the podcast and we are so grateful to have captured her story for future generations. Kathy and Mike cover several topics in this excerpt including her fond memories of Rochester, NY, the evolution of golf equipment, the influence of the original sporting goods companies, learning to do exhibitions with the incomparable Patty Berg and looking back on some of the past...2023-05-2516 min
True Crime All The Time UnsolvedThe Beatrice 6On February 5th, 1985, 68-year-old Helen Wilson was murdered inside her apartment. The police had some forensic evidence but struggled to figure out who had committed the murder. They eventually honed in on people who they believed fit the FBI profile of the killer or killers. In the end, five people falsely confessed to the murder, and six people were found guilty related to the crime.
Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the case of The Beatrice 6 and the murder of Helen Wilson. Joseph White, Thomas Winslow, Ada JoAnn Taylor, Debra Shelden, James Dean, and Kathy Gonzalez became known as...2022-07-251h 14
FORE the Good of the GameAmy Alcott - "Tour Bus Lip Synch with Kathy Whitworth" SHORT TRACKWorld Golf Hall of Fame member Amy Alcott fondly recalls the international travel shared with her golfing friends around the world when she played DJ and the bus was often transformed into a Karaoke bar, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open...2021-04-1305 min
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